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Robinah Kalemeera Namuleme

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether 24/7 library service can be used to mitigate space and resource materials constraints facing academic libraries the developing world.Design/methodology/approach Mixed methods approaches, involving generation of descriptive qualitative and quantitative data was employed.Findings: Results indicate that 24/7 services are in very high demand because the service allows users the opportunity to share the limited library space and resource materials. Although the university pays   extra load to staff for the provision of this service, the cost of providing the service is not terribly high when compared the benefits derived there from.Originality/value: The paper highlights the ways in which resource constraints can be addressed by innovatively providing 24/7 library services in the developing world.

Keywords

Academic libraries, library facilities, library users, space utilization, Uganda

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